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Bistro Provence

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345 N. Pass Ave., Burbank
818-840-9050

Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Sat., 5:30-10 p.m.

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Bistro Provence is located in a strip mall, but inside is a lively clamor and a personable feeling.

Interesting little restaurants like this are popping up in far-flung neighborhoods all around L.A., from Avenue in Manhattan Beach and Nook in West Los Angeles, to Literati II in Brentwood, Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks and even Hungry Cat in Hollywood. In every case, the owners are chefs who've done time in the trenches at serious restaurants and when it comes to opening their own places, they do the smart thing: Instead of a sexy -- and pricey -- West Hollywood or Beverly Hills address, they choose a neighborhood dying for a good restaurant.

-- S. Irene Virbila
Nov. 30, 2005

Cross street: Just off of the 134 Freeway

Reader Reviews

March 21, 2008

John m studio city, ca

AMAZING!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Finally a place with superb food at an amazing price. This cozy 14 table bistro is a bit hidden in the Von's supermarket shoppng center on Pass Ave in Burbank..right next to Starbucks... . First lets talk price. This is a one price restaraunt in the evening. ..$27.50 per person for 3 courses. That's right..just $27.50!!!! WOW!!! Where on earth can you dine at such an amazing price

February 14, 2007

Lisa Burbank, CA

I just ADORE Bistro Provence. The food is incredible and innovative and the atmosphere is fancy and upbeat at the same time. It is always delicious and fun and memorable. Yes, the service is slow, so just expect it and enjoy the time you have with your friends and you'll have a great evening. I go there as often as I can and on almost every special occasion - it's really fantastic.

November 4, 2006

Alan Duncan Toluca Lake, CA

Consistently good food at a fair price. Chef Miki takes a few liberties with traditional bistro fair but honors the tradition of French comfort food. Recommended dishes: Beef Burgundy (Boeuf Bourguignon), Oven roasted chicken with a mushroom marmalade with French Fries, Bouillabaise. Nice wine list with some unusual boutique wines that you won't find at the supermarket.

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Venue Details

Cuisine	French
Rating
Ambience	Sweet little neighborhood bistro with an enthusiastic local crowd, yellow ochre walls and striped banquettes. At the back is a bar with a few additional seats.
Best dishes	Pumpkin soup, steamed clams with zucchini, endive and watercress salad, grilled lamb sirloin with beet tartar, roast chicken with frites, boeuf bourguignon, Spanish paella, cassoulet with twice-cooked pork, penne with Bolognese sauce.
Best table	The banquette on the right of the dining room.
Desserts	Lemon curd with soft meringue, warm chocolate truffle cake.
Of Note	Lot parking.
Prices	Dinner appetizers, $6-$9.25; main courses, $12.75-$17.25; desserts, $5-$6.
Service	Warm and personable.
Wine list	Wine license pending.

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